Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
iMac 2017 Specs And Release Date Rumors: New iMac Arriving This Month?
Apple has not delivered an iMac refresh since 2015 and it would be about time for an upgrade. Will the 2017 iMac finally make its debut at Apple's upcoming March event?
Amazon Lures Alexa Developers With AWS Freebies For More Alexa Skills: How It Works
Amazon announced a new program to encourage developers to build Alexa skills. Thanks to a new promotion, developers can get AWS freebies to keep expanding the Alexa ecosystem at no charge, so here's how it works.
WhatsApp And Telegram Allowed Hackers To Hijack Accounts With Just 1 Image: Here's What Happened
WhatsApp and Telegram, two messaging apps renowned for their security, had a severe security flaw that left 'hundreds of millions of accounts' exposed. Check Point Security researchers recently notified the two companies and both WhatsApp and Telegram have since patched the vulnerability.
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Rumors: Dual Rear Camera, Exynos 8895 And Ultra-Thin Profile
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has not leaked as extensively as the Galaxy S8 series, but some details still reached the surface. The device could boast a dual rear camera setup, an Exynos 8895 processor, and an impressively thin design.
HTC Sense Companion Virtual Assistant Now Available From Play Store, Borrowed From HTC U Ultra And U Play
HTC has released a virtual assistant called Sense Companion with its recent U Ultra and U Play smartphones, and now it's expanding the assistant's availability. The HTC Sense Companion app is now available on Google Play for other HTC devices as well.
Twitter Accounts Hacked Over Turkey Dealings, Pushing 'Nazi Germany' And 'Nazi Holland' (Netherlands) Messages
Hundreds of Twitter accounts were hacked on March 15, posting rogue tweets with the hashtags #NaziHollanda and #NaziAlmanya. The tweets come as Turkey's relations with the Netherlands and Germany keep deteriorating after Turkish President Erdogan accused both countries of Nazi practices.
Waze And Spotify Team Up For Seamless Navigation With Music In The Mix Without Having To Switch Apps
Waze and Spotify have an exciting new partnership that ensures seamless and mutual integration for a fun commute with music playing without switching apps. Here's what you need to know about the rollout, availability, perks, and how it all works.
Intel's $15B Mobileye Acquisition Could Be A Game Changer For Driverless Car Tech: Should Tesla And Nvidia Be Worried?
Intel has confirmed its acquisition of Mobileye in a massive $15.3 billion deal that could shake up the driverless car tech sector. This new alliance could pose a real challenge to Tesla and Nvidia, making the autonomous driving race more heated than ever.
Snap IPO Opens The Door To More Filings: Identity Management Provider Okta Files $100M IPO
The recent Snap IPO has breathed new life into the technology IPO scene and things are starting to pick up. Identity management firm Okta has now filed an IPO seeking to raise $100 million.
Amazon Echo Update Adds New Audio Streaming Options: How To Pair Amazon Echo With Bluetooth Speakers
The Amazon Echo has received a neat update that adds a highly requested feature. You can now pair the Amazon Echo with Bluetooth speakers to stream better audio, so here's how to do it.
Galaxy S8 Fingerprint Scanner To Be Rear-Mounted Because Samsung Ran Out Of Time: Report
Samsung has reportedly dropped plans to implement in-display fingerprint authentication technology for the Galaxy S8. According to a new report, the company ran out of time and opted for an oddly-placed fingerprint scanner on the back of the smartphone.
T-Mobile Ups Unlimited Data Plan Cap: Throttling Only After 30 GB Per Month
T-Mobile has quietly increased the cap on its unlimited data plan, adding 2 GB of extra leeway. Customers can now use 30 GB of high-speed data per month before being throttled.
LG G6 vs. Google Pixel XL: Is There A New King Of Android Smartphones?
The LG G6 hit the scene and it's ready to give other Android flagships a run for their money. Google has its own impressive flagship, so how does the LG G6 stack up against the Pixel XL?
Microsoft Cortana On iPhone Gets Major Update: What's New?
Cortana for iOS has received a massive update, sporting a fresh redesign and some new features. The update rolled out on March 10, and here's what it brings.
Google Nexus 6 March Security Patch Broke Android Pay, But It's All Fine Now: What Happened?
The Nexus 6 recently got the Android security patch for March, which broke SafetyNet and Android Pay. Google found a temporary workaround and re-uploaded the OTA file and factory image, and Android Pay is now working again.
Viber To Add Secret Chats With Self-Destruct Timer, Screenshot Alert, And No Forward Option
Viber has reportedly been working on a 'secret chats' feature that allows for entire conversations with a self-destruct timer. Moreover, forwarding secret chats will not be possible and users will also be able to block taking screenshots.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Trailer Reveals New Battle Mode, Nintendo Switch Exclusive Content, And More [Video]
Nintendo has released an exciting 'Mario Kart 8 Deluxe' overview trailer, teasing exciting changes and new features coming soon. The game will hit Nintendo Switch on April 28, so here's what to expect.
Unlocked Moto Z Play Now Getting Android 7.0 Nougat OTA In US
Motorola has released Android 7.0 Nougat for the unlocked Moto Z Play in the United States. The update is rolling out now OTA, bringing a slew of neat features and improvements.
New Moto Z (2017) Image Leaked By Motorola, Complete With GamePad Moto Mod
The Moto Z (2017) seems to have leaked from Motorola itself, sporting a neat GamePad Moto Mod. The device also features a slight design change reminiscent of the Moto G5.
WikiLeaks CIA Hack Leak Raises Privacy Concerns: How To Stay Protected
The WikiLeaks CIA hack reveal raised some serious privacy and security concerns, making us wonder whether any of our devices are safe from spying. If you're worried about hacks, here's how to keep your device protected.
Google Cloud Platform Announces Kaggle Acquisition, Doubling Down On Machine Learning, Data Science, And AI
The Google Cloud Platfom has acquired Kaggle, an elite platform that hosts data science and machine learning competitions. Google wants to democratize artificial intelligence and double down on machine learning, so here's why this acquisition matters.
Facebook Messenger Day Launches Globally As Snapchat Stories Clone, But With Tricks Of Its Own
Facebook has officially launched Messenger Day worldwide. Rolling out now on Android and iOS, it's very similar to Snapchat Stories, but it also brings its own tricks to the game so here's what you need to know.
Google Pixel And Pixel XL Microphone Issues: Google Confirms Hardware Problem
Google Pixel and Pixel XL owners have been experiencing yet another issue, this time affecting the smartphones' microphones. On the bright side, Google is aware of the matter and is actively communicating with affected users.
AT&T Customers Unable To Call 911: Here's What Happened (Service Restored Now)
AT&T users in more than 14 states nationwide were unable to call 911 on Wednesday, March 8. The carrier says it has solved the issue and restored the service, but people are still wondering what happened.
iOS 11 Concept Envisions How Dark Mode, Siri Assistant, Group FaceTime, And More Could Look Like [Video]
Apple has been keeping iOS 11 under a tight wrap, but some rumors still seeped through. A new concept video now envisions those rumors showing a sleek iOS 11 with Dark Mode, split-screen, group FaceTime, Siri Assistant, and more tricks, so here's what it could look like.
Apple's Latest iOS Version Already Patched 'Many' Vulnerabilities Mentioned In WikiLeaks' CIA Leak
WikiLeaks caused an uproar in the tech world after dumping a trove of documents detailing how the CIA hacks into devices, and companies are now responding. Apple, for its part, says it already patched many of the vulnerabilities detailed in the leak.
Land Rover Discovery Project Hero Search And Rescue SUV Sports A Drone On Top
Land Rover unveiled a special Discovery SUV dubbed Project Hero, designed to help in search and rescue operations. The vehicle aims to serve as a fully equipped mobile command unit complete with a roof-mounted drone and could be a real game-changer in emergency situations.
BBC Reports Child Abuse To Facebook But Hits A Twist: Facebook Cries Foul And Calls The Cops On BBC
BBC reported some sexualized child images to Facebook and set up an interview regarding the social network's content moderation practices. In an unexpected twist, Facebook reported BBC to authorities and canceled the interview.
FBI Drops Child Pornography Case To Avoid Disclosing Tor Vulnerability
U.S. prosecutors had to dismiss a case against a former school worker accused of child pornography because the FBI refused to reveal its investigative techniques. The case revolves around the Tor-hosted Playpen, a popular child pornography site that the FBI briefly hijacked.
Spammergate: 1.4 Billion Email Addresses And User Details Found Online As Spammers' Backups Leak
A spam operation called River City Media spilled 1.4 billion email addresses and user details because its backups were poorly secured. The collection of files includes real names, physical addresses, IP addresses and even RCM's internal files and chat logs.
